the person who looks at it.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

ABOVE: Renewed, Mixed media on canvas, 48” x 48”

LEFT: Watching, Mixed media on canvas with 24k gold leaf, 50” x 50”

Just Before the Water, Mixed media on canvas, 60” x 60”

Reflections of a Garden XVIII, Mixed media on canvas with 24k gold leaf, 48”

As Kathy Buist’s friend and collaborator for over a decade now, I am thrilled to share her latest paintings with you!

Kathy’s talent never ceases to amaze me. Her use of color and sense of movement is breathtaking, and her ability to express an atmospheric light is truly remarkable. Over the years, we have shared countless conversations and moments of inspiration, and I am honored to be a part of her artistic journey.

Last month when we were selecting pieces for this exhibition, Kathy let me suit up in her paint-stained work clothes to get a closer look at her newest creations. It was exhilarating! Kathy’s instincts in handling paint, the way she merges one color into the next is brilliant. She lets us in on her process with brushstrokes, drips, and layers. Her ethereal skies slay me! Explosive one moment, calming the next. There’s a certain energy that I feel in Kathy’s studio. Time and again, I’ve heard that same sentiment from her passionate collectors over the past ten years.

As Co-Director of Galerie d’Orsay, it is an immense privilege to showcase Kathy’s talent and share her art with the world. I hope this catalogue serves as a reminder of the incredible artistry that exists within the contemporary art world and the power of creative collaboration and friendship.

Sincerely,

Martha S. Folsom

Galerie d’Orsay Co-Director

That Which Goes Beyond, Mixed media on canvas, 48” x 48”